OUR BACKDOOR NEIGHBORS 



through the branches of the trees above his 

 study. On sunny days he would find joy in 

 greeting the hardy little tree sparrows and 

 juncos in the wood, and watching the squirrels 

 seeking for their buried nuts beneath the snow. 

 At any time or any season there was always 

 much of interest to the Naturalist around his 

 little home among the trees. Such are the con- 

 ditions under which this book was written, for 

 the Naturalist is the author, and "Our Back- 

 door Neighbors" are the friends that live 

 about his door. 



At any time or any season there was always much of interest to the Naturalist 

 around his little home. 



